{"id":11351,"date":"2020-09-16T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=11351"},"modified":"2023-08-08T16:00:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T21:00:14","slug":"picture-books-for-adventurers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/picture-books-for-adventurers\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture Books for Adventurers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready for a world of adventure! With these picture books for adventurers, every day brings new excitement. Whales, pirates, dinosaurs, and wild things await your child in the pages of these books. So buckle up\u2026there\u2019s adventure ahead!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Read the synopses of my favorites below, and download my free library list<\/a> to take with you on your next visit to the library.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n \r\n \"Amos\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Amos & Boris<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by William Steig<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this high-seas, Aesop-esque tale, a whale and a mouse prove that friendship isn\u2019t always logical\u2014<\/span>and it should never be defined by how big or small you are, what you look like, or where you live. Amos lives on the land and Boris lives in the sea, but together they discover the true meaning of friendship.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Rory\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Liz Climo<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Do you remember the first time you ventured out into the world all by yourself? You may not have realized it at the time, but you probably weren't quite as alone as you thought <\/span>. This sweet picture book is a great reminder that as wonderful as all-by-myself adventures are, adventures with dad are always better!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Picture\r\n <\/a>\r\n

How I Became a Pirate<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Melinda Long<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Building a sandcastle may seem like a pretty safe activity, but if you\u2019re not careful, you may find yourself being recruited by a band of pirates! Just ask Jeremy Jacob--that's exactly how he became a pirate! At first, Jeremy thinks being a pirate is very exciting, but before long he realizes it may not be all it\u2019s cracked up to be.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Amazing\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Amazing Grace<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Mary Hoffman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

An adventurous spirit doesn\u2019t start with a plane ticket or a tank of gas; it starts with the dream of something amazing. Amazing Grace<\/cite> is that kind of adventure, and Grace is that kind of girl. To Grace, stories aren\u2019t just stories\u2014<\/span>she lives them. And all her adventures convince Grace that if she just puts her mind to it, she can do anything<\/span>!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Little\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Little Elliot Big City<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Mike Curato<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Elliot is a small elephant with a BIG problem: he\u2019s a small elephant living in a BIG<\/span> city. If you\u2019ve ever felt small, this book is for you. It will help you remember that there\u2019s always someone who is smaller than you\u2014<\/span>and that smaller-than-you someone might really need a friend. Little Elliot Big City<\/span> is about as sweet as it gets!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Sam\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Mac Barnett<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sam and Dave won\u2019t stop digging until they find something spectacular. But somehow they just keep missing the big treasure! You\u2019ll want to squeal! You\u2019ll want to yell, \u201cJust a little deeper!\u201d or \u201cDig to the left!\u201d You\u2019ll want to see this adventure through to the very end, because somehow, Mac Barnett turns Sam and Dave\u2019s adventure into yours.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Wherever\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Wherever You Go<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Pat Zietlow Miller<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wherever You Go<\/cite> gives wings to the notion that \u201clife is a journey, not a destination.\u201d With enticing rhyme and whimsical characters, Pat Zietlow Miller invites you to remember that just outside every door is a road that leads to adventure. This book is an irresistible journey\u2014<\/span>sweet and charming, but full of adventure.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Three\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Three Bears in a Boat<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by David Soman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When three bears break their mother\u2019s favorite blue shell, their hunt to find just the right<\/span> replacement takes them on the adventure of a lifetime. On their voyage, they encounter some salty sailor bears, a pod of whales, and a very scary, dark cave. You just never know what wonderful places a mother\u2019s love will take you.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Where\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Where the Wild Things Are<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Maurice Sendak<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was in 1963 that Max first cried, \u201cLet the wild rumpus start!\u201d If you\u2019ve never read Where the Wild Things Are<\/cite> with your children\u2014<\/span>or if it\u2019s just been a very long time\u2014<\/span>it may be time to join Max and the Wild Things for a rumpus of epic proportions. This classic is imagination and adventure at its very best.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n

The Day the Crayons Came Home<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Drew Daywalt<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this sequel to Drew Daywalt\u2019s brilliant The Day the Crayons Quit<\/cite>, a motley crew of irritated crayons have had enough<\/span>! They're the lost and long-forgotten crayons and all they want is to get back to the safety and security of home...the crayon box!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Gorilla\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Gorilla <\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Anthony Browne <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hannah loves gorillas, but her father just doesn\u2019t have time to take her to visit the gorillas at the zoo. The night before her birthday, Hannah\u2019s father gives her a toy gorilla\u2026and that\u2019s just the beginning of a real<\/span> gorilla adventure for Hannah and her new friend!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Louise,\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Kate DiCamillo<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Read along as Louise the chicken sets out to find herself an adventure! Her search for excitement leads her onto a pirate ship, into the circus, and to a bazaar\u2014but will Louise find any place more wonderful than her own henhouse?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Harold\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Harold and the Purple Crayon<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Crockett Johnson<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight\u2014but first he has to draw the moon with his magical purple crayon. Before long, Harold has created an amazing adventure. This classic (and very purple!) picture book is a beautiful story of imagination and creativity.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Quest\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Quest<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Aaron Becker<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re ready for adventure, follow along as two children begin a quest to bring color back to their colorless kingdom. Armed with magical crayons, the children travel from place to place, drawing everything needed to complete their journey and save the king.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Sebastian\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Sebastian and the Balloon<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Philip C. Stead<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What do you<\/span> do when nothing fun ever happens on your street? Well, Sebastian decides he\u2019s going to fly away\u2014in a homemade hot air balloon! Are you bored, too? Why not join Sebastian and his new friends as they work together to tackle a difficult project?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n

The Secret Shortcut<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Mark Teague<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wendell and Floyd are in big<\/span> trouble. Their adventures keep making them late for school, and their teacher has had enough. She tells them they must get to school on time...or else! But how can the boys keep from being late when their walks to school are so \u2026 well \u2026 adventurous?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"We're\r\n <\/a>\r\n

We're Going on a Bear Hunt <\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Michael Rosen<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This is not<\/span> your standard everyday adventure\u2014it\u2019s a bear hunt! But beware! Along the way, you\u2019ll encounter long, wavy grass, a deep, cold river, and a big, dark forest. Can you go under them? Can you go over them? No, you'll have to go through<\/span> them! And what<\/span> will you do if you find a bear?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n

The Circus Ship<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Chris Van Dusen<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What would you do if a ship full of circus animals washed up in your village? And what would you do if the zookeeper returned to take the animals back to the circus? Read along to discover what the villagers in Chris Van Dusen\u2019s The Circus Ship<\/cite> do to help their new friends!<\/p>\r\n <\/div> \r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n

The Adventures of Beekle:
The Unimaginary Friend<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Dan Santat<\/span><\/p>\r\n

<\/cite>Beekle is an imaginary friend who lives on an imaginary island with lots of other imaginary friends, all just waiting to be imagined by a child. But when it seems like Beekle is never<\/span> going to be imagined, he does the unimaginable and sails away to find himself<\/span> a friend!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"How\r\n <\/a>\r\n

How to Make an Apple Pie
and See the World<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a> by Marjorie Priceman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When you want to make an apple pie and the market is closed, what do you do? Well, you might have to stow away on a boat to Jamaica for sugar. Or you could hitch a ride to England for cream. Because when you want to make apple pie, nothing will stand in your way!<\/p>\r\n <\/div> \r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

FREE Picture Books for Adventurers<\/span> Library List<\/h2>\r\n
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Would you like to read some of my favorite picture books for adventurers with your children? Click to download<\/a> my list to take to your local library.<\/p>\r\n

Looking for MORE books? You can find more great library lists here<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Picture Books for Adventurers Recommended by Our Readers<\/h2>\r\n